Stephen Bishop talks Yacht Rock, his farewell tour and the song that gets his young son to calm down
How does Stephen Bishop really feel about his music being labeled "Yacht Rock?" He reveals all.
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Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one....
Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn, New York store
Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a magic and games store in Brooklyn, New York, according to social media posts shared over the weekend.
Two Snail Bar veterans are opening a Mexican wine bar in the Richmond
Taller Pepe will open next year in the Clement Street space that’s currently home to the Russian restaurant Red’s Tavern.
Stanford economist Robert Hall, among 2 Americans, awarded Nobel Prize for overturning assumptions about how to deal with economic shocks
American-born economist and Stanford professor Robert E. Hall has won the Nobel memorial prize in economics.
Très chic: A French vintage store is popping up downtown
SF New Deal’s Vacant to Vibrant program continues to play matchmaker between landlords and small businesses.
Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in economics
American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks . The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners in Stockho...
ICE runs over man: ICE agent caught on surveillance video hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with car during chase at shopping center, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials say
In the latest US immigration news, an ICE agent is accused of hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a car during a chase, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials said....
Clothing giant UNIQLO returns to downtown San Francisco with largest store on West Coast
Long lines wrapped around the block in downtown San Francisco on Friday as hundreds of shoppers welcomed the return of Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO, five years after it closed its original downtown location....
Tip of The Spear: SF’s next rooftop destination takes shape
Presidio Bay and the founder of Holbrook House are building a restaurant and event space atop a tower that is getting a complete face-lift.
T&T is the Bay Area’s best Asian supermarket, and its first SF location opens next month
With its impressive sushi and viral chicken, it’s the buzziest grocery store ribbon-cutting in some time.
San Francisco’s hottest club is the Uniqlo opening festival
Fans showed up in droves for the store’s opening day.
Starbucks eyes Chipotle takeover
Starbucks is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Chipotle. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol previously led the fast-casual restaurant chain. Since his departure, Chipotle’s stock has lost nearly half its value....
Controversial surveillance camera company Flock Safety reducing staff amid backlash
(KRON) -- Flock Safety, the Atlanta company that makes controversial surveillance cameras, drones and license plate readers, is looking to reduce its headcount. A Flock representative told KRON4 News that the company had offered current employees a "generous Voluntary Separation ...
Bay Area retailer looking to hire 2,000 'holiday helpers'
(KRON) -- Target is looking to hire 2,000 seasonal workers in the Bay Area ahead of the holiday shopping rush. Among the jobs available are cashier, general merchandise, fulfillment, food and beverage, cart attendant, style, tech, and stocking. Pay varies depending on city; for e...
What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works
One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community....
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé claims her jewelry was sold to pawn shop
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko claims he thinks a non-family member of Panettiere's sold her jewelry, to a pawn shop, according to a new court filing....
Uniqlo opens new flagship store in downtown San Francisco
Uniqlo opened a flagship store on Market Street in San Francisco on Friday, filing a long-vacant storefront. The grand opening had people lining up in a part of the city that people have been leaving in the past few years. The new store will occupy a space of 20,000 square feet o...
SF ranks high in cities with most rodents: report
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Pest control company Terminix just dropped its annual list of the 50 most rodent-infested cities in the country, and the City by the Bay is ranked in the top five despite falling one spot from a year ago. So, what 50 cities have the most rats and mice in t...
Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Here's a look inside the Bay Area's newest Japanese supermarket
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KRON) -- The Bay Area's newest Japanese supermarket is opening in Cupertino. Hashi Market, a New York City-founded chain, is opening its first West Coast store in the South Bay. Hashi Market became known for its after-hours discounted sushi. The craze for this ...
Restaurant review: The new Mission’s Kitchen on Valencia Street
The new Mission’s Kitchen is bright and cheery, and I was pleased to see that it’s on its way to becoming another institution. Restaurant review: The new Mission’s Kitchen on Valencia Street...
Uniqlo’s return to San Francisco is more than a store opening; it’s a signal
With the retail giant’s return to downtown, stakeholders are hoping for a “follow the leader” moment.
S.F. started giving cash to help fill vacant storefronts. It’s working.
San Francisco is making headway in filling vacant storefronts, thanks to city program that gives cash to merchants. S.F. started giving cash to help fill vacant storefronts. It’s working....
Texas carries out nation's first execution since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection
A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk was put to death Wednesday evening, becoming the 30th person executed in the U.S. this year.
Former DreamWorks film exec buys Pacific Heights home for $8.25M
Christopher DeFaria, a child voice actor turned Hollywood producer, returns to his native San Francisco after founding an AI-driven audience engagement company....
The Liberties, Mission District watering hole for nearly 25 years, closes indefinitely
The business has been a staple of the Mission for years. Its owner said issues with creditors have made it too difficult to operate. The Liberties, Mission District watering hole for nearly 25 years, closes indefinitely...
You can go home again: Carnegie Deli reopens 10 years after its original closure
Carnegie Deli, one of New York City's most recognizable restaurants, has reopened nearly a decade after closing its doors.
Grand National Rodeo returns to Cow Palace for ‘Boots by the Bay’
DALY CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- The Bay Area is getting a taste of the Wild West as the Grand National Rodeo & Junior Livestock Show returns to the Cow Palace for “Boots by the Bay.” The event brings professional rodeo competitions, family entertainment, food and Western-themed shopp...
Best Prime Day deals under $35: Our favorite picks
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $35 or less.
'Oakland Style' celebration begins to show off city culture
Co-owners of the restaurant 'Fluid510,' Richard Fuentes and Sean Sullivan joined the President & CEO of 'Visit Oakland' to promote the 5-day 'Oakland Style' celebration beginning on October 7, 2026....
Restaurants can’t be reduced to a number. But I’m glad someone is trying
After seven years without them, the Chronicle has brought back stars. They’re reductive, definitive and — admittedly — irresistible.
Affordable Prime Day deals: Our top finds for $45 or less
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $45 or less.
Meet the District 6 candidates: How should S.F. support SoMa businesses?
SoMa businesses are struggling. The District 6 candidates weigh in on how the city should help them recover. Meet the District 6 candidates: How should S.F. support SoMa businesses?...
Second Raising Cane's location coming to San Francisco
San Francisco will get its second Raising Cane's restaurant on Oct. 12.
Best Prime Day deals under $25: Top picks for beauty, home, and beyond
Shop smart with Prime Day's best deals on everyday favorites under $25.
Not just truckers. How rising diesel prices are impacting everyday consumers
The cost of diesel fuel is hovering around record levels, especially in California. That doesn’t just mean more pain at the pump for drivers using diesel. It could affect how much consumers pay for just about anything on store shelves. That’s because no one feels the hit more dir...
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own fall sales.
Oakland Chinatown welcomes new restaurant, first in 2 yrs
King Kitchen holds its grand opening on Tuesday, marking the first time in 2 years that a new restaurant is opening in Oakland Chinatown.
Rising diesel prices in CA threaten to shut down trucking businesses
(KRON) -- Rising diesel fuel prices are placing severe financial pressure on the trucking industry, with California drivers facing some of the highest rates in the nation. According to statistics from AAA, the national average price for a gallon of diesel stood at $6.32 on Monday...
Viral bagel brand to open its first Northern California shop in this iconic former Taco Bell building
An East Coast viral bagel chain is set to open its first Northern California location in an iconic Bay Area building.
Mama Ji’s is closing after 15 years in the Castro. A rent hike helped seal its fate
Rising rent puts an end to the dim sum and Sichuan restaurant that has been in the neighborhood for almost 15 years.
AI Steered Weather Balloon Launch
Quite a treat for young minds at Exploratorium, San Francisco witnessing the launch of an AI steered weather balloon. Traditional weather balloons are typically launched twice a day providing one snapshot of the atmosphere. Local company WindBorne Systems AI steered weather ballo...
Shop Walmart's Deal Days event with markdowns up to 50% on tech, home essentials, toys and more
Walmart Big Deal Days sale: Find markdowns up to 50% from tech and home essentials to toys.
'This is our summer': Bay Area heat draws crowds to beaches, events and fan stores
With temperatures soaring well above average and a Heat Advisory in effect for much of the region through Thursday, San Franciscans are taking advantage of what many call the city's true summer season: October....
New report on tech resurgence in San Francisco
David Paffenholz, CEO & Co-Founder of Juicebox, an AI recruiting platform, talks about a new report from his company that highlights a tech resurgence in San Francisco....
Branded hangouts are taking over downtown San Francisco
From robotaxi lounges to AI-sponsored coffee spots, tech companies are filling downtown’s empty storefronts.
Supreme Court begins new term with cases on climate change, immigration, gun rights
The Supreme Court’s new term begins Monday with cases on climate change , religious rights and President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration high on the agenda. Here’s a look at what’s in store: Climate change The high court is starting its term with a major climate change ca...
As meat prices rise, Chef Darryl Bell offers a cost-effective alternative
A recent survey from Navigator shows almost 40% of Americans are buying less meat and fresh produce to save money at the grocery store. With pricey cuts like brisket hitting the budget hard, Chef Darryl Bell from Stateline Road Smokehouse joined us on Mornings on 2 to share a del...